Chapter 2456 – 2456. Seven Tiers

The first floor of the Seven Tier Guild headquarters was crowded with visitors from outside.

The broadcasting station, which had cameras and other broadcasting equipment, was concerned about what was going on around them.

‘I think the situation in the Seventh Tier is worse than I thought…’

‘Let alone the public, I never thought hunters from other teenage guilds would come. Did our schedule get leaked?’

‘PD… On the contrary, you seem to like it. Are they really going to push ahead with filming like this?’

Ordinary people held up protest signs with more enthusiasm. It was a sign that the guild should hire ordinary people. Even though I entered the headquarters with Seven Tiers consideration, I did not feel any gratitude towards Seven Tier.

‘If Seven Tier helps me, I too can awaken.’

‘Even if it’s a little inconvenience, you can pay it back after you wake up.’

‘It will be a famous guild, so it can help us. A broadcasting station just came out. If you are asked for an interview, you have to do it well.’

The hunters from the teenage guild were quiet. They were A-class hunters. I didn’t come to the Seven Tier Guild with good intentions. The goal is to embarrass the Seven Tier Guild while filming the broadcast.

Seven-tier guild kicks you out? At that time, I will step down obediently. However, from now on, rumors will spread that the Seven Tier Guild are cowards. In the world of hunters who make a living by force, being labeled a coward will result in various disadvantages. At the very least, Seven Tiers growth potential will be reduced.

‘I heard that Seong Yu-jin would appear on the air today.’

‘I request a sparring match with Seong Yu-jin.’

They didn’t just come because of the guild’s instructions. Even in a top 10 guild, the power of an A-class hunter cannot be used arbitrarily. They came here not at the guild’s insistence.

‘Sung Yu-jin has little experience. Even though she was recognized by the Association, she has just become a Class A Hunter. It hasn’t been long since she became an S-class candidate.’

‘I don’t deny that Sung Yu-jin’s growth power and potential are great. But a guy who just became A-level is a candidate for S-level. I heard she is friendly with Han A-young. Perhaps she became an S-class candidate with Han A-young’s help.’

‘If only I could defeat Seong Yu-jin… I could be an S-class candidate. Even if that weren’t the case, the fact that she beat an S-class candidate strengthens my career. There may be criticism from people, but that’s okay if you say that the guild ordered it.’

Each person’s calculations had already been completed.

Soon, Kang Seok-su, the CEO of Seven Tier, appeared. Kang Seok-su looked around the crowded first floor and suppressed a sigh. The first place he headed to was the broadcasting station. The broadcasting station that had made an appointment in advance was not an uninvited guest.

Kang Seok-soo approached PD Yoon Dae-sik, who had a bushy beard.

“Producer Yoon.”

“Ah, CEO Kang. I’m sorry about this. It seems like information has leaked from our side. Today’s broadcast is… What should I do? If CEO Kang wants me to quit, I will quit.”

Contrary to his words, PD Yoon Dae-sik’s eyes were shining. As a former C-class hunter, he was welcoming the current situation. It will be more popular than an ordinary guild promotional video, and the viewer ratings will be high.

“The information was leaked… It’s something that can’t be helped. Even if I had hidden it, it would have escaped somehow. And the broadcast schedule just can’t be put off because of something like this. I will talk to hunters from other guilds. However, the shooting schedule may need to be changed.”

“Haha. Don’t worry about that. We can use it all today!”

A deep smile was drawn on PD Yoon Dae-sik’s mouth.

Kang Seok-su walked to the hunters. He is slightly frowning, as if he is displeased with not coming to them first.

“How come you guys and where did you come from?”

“Don’t you know us?”

“Haha. Even though the Korean hunter world is small, it doesn’t mean you know everyone in the industry.”

“… Park Seo-woon of the Sambak Guild.”

“This is Geo Kim from Bluebird.”

“This is Ewha’s Kang Dong-woo.”

Sambak, Bluebird, Ewha.

They were the 7th, 9th, and 10th guilds. Of course, the rankings are unofficial. Strangely enough, people are accepting it as official.

‘Even among the top 10 guilds, these are the ones with the weakest presence.’

There were also guilds that were very nervous about the appearance of the Seventh Tier. If you make a mistake, you could lose your status as a top 10 guild.

‘The difference between being part of a top 10 guild and not being part of one is quite big.’

The hunters made their demands bluntly, as if it was a waste of time.

“I would like to interact with the Seven Tier Guild. In the form of couplets. Since it is the guild headquarters, it would naturally have a training center. How do you feel?”

“… “So suddenly?”

“Well, if you don’t like it, there’s nothing we can do.”

If we send them back here, Seven Tier is a coward who avoided sparring. The rumor will spread. Producer Dae-sik Yoon, standing behind Seok-soo Kang, is looking in this direction with his eyes sparkling.

“Hmm. Great. “Is there a hunter you are thinking of sparring with?”

“… Uh. I heard that the CEO of Seven Tier is cheerful… It’s just as I heard. “I want to spar with Hunter Seong Yu-jin.”

“I also came here after seeing Hunter Seong Yu-jin.”

“Me too.”

The hunters frowned and glared at each other.

No matter what, the three of them couldn’t deal with Seong Yu-jin at the same time.

“I came before you two and waited. I think the opportunity lies within me.”

“What’s the big deal about coming first when you didn’t make an appointment with CEO Kang in advance? Since the Sambak guild is ranked high, I, a member of the Sambak guild, should do it first.”

“Ranking? That’s unofficial. Aren’t those rankings determined by ordinary people who don’t even know anything about the hunter world? “Our Ewha Guild is only ranked 10th.”

Kang Seok-su laughed as he listened to their conversation. If you look closely, even the teenage guilds see each other as competitors.

‘The relationship between the teenage guilds is not strong. If one of the top 10 guilds receives even a fatal injury, they will not hesitate to rip it off.’

It was a very fortunate thing for Kang Seok-su, who wanted the collapse of the teenage guild.

“Everyone. Calm down. Everyone wants to spar with Seong Yu-jin… Isn’t it right that the choice is given to the parties involved? Seong Yu-jin. What do you think?”

Seong Yu-jin walked out from behind.

Since she was appearing on TV, Seong Yu-jin, who was wearing a luxury suit, a luxury watch, and luxury shoes, looked around at her audience.

Whether I was a hunter or an ordinary person, I was instantly overwhelmed. She is not just because she wears designer clothes. I felt that there was something in Seong Yu-jin that couldn’t be put into words.

In particular, the hunters’ reaction was even greater.

‘This… I feel like I’m seeing our guild master.’

‘Is there a reason why he is an S-class candidate?’

Seong Yu-jin glanced around at her hunters and smiled. A sculpture that everyone can recognize.

“It doesn’t matter if you do all three in turn. It seems like the outcome is predetermined.”

The hunters, who had been overwhelmed for a moment, were dispirited. What have they heard now?

“… Seong Eugene Hunter. That remark. Can you afford it?”

“Afford it? That should be done by you, the challenger, not me. Don’t you know that?”

“You’re arrogant as if you were an S-class hunter. No, not even an S-class hunter would be as arrogant as you.”

“Did it seem arrogant? Well, it can’t be helped because there is a difference in level.”

Blood appeared on the hunters’ foreheads.

‘Seong Yu-jin. She was told she had a nice personality… She is actually very arrogant. After all, you can’t trust rumors.’

‘This arrogant guy…’

‘I tried to be gentle, but it didn’t work.’

The hunters’ eyes burned brightly.

• • •

“There were also people from the broadcasting station. Did it really have to come out like that?”

Kang Seok-soo started to nag. The guy who wore a coat even in the middle of summer was surprisingly light-hearted.

“I knew the camera wasn’t running.”

“Still, rumors will spread. “Sung Yu-jin is not a cheap person.”

“Doesn’t care. “She has no intention of becoming a familiar hunter.”

“… “You’re confident in sparring, right?”

“I see what all three of you are doing? Even if all three attack at the same time, I will win.”

The reason I didn’t provoke it like that was because I had no intention of showing my full potential. There was no need to hide my power, but it was unpleasant for someone to know my power.

“If you lose, it’s on the dog side. Seven Tier’s reputation is also fame… “Your reputation will fall to the ground.”

“I said I won’t lose.”

Among the hunter grades, the grade with the greatest difference in individual level is Class A. While it is possible to get to A level if you meet certain skills and performance, it is not easy to move on to S level.

Hunters who failed to reach S rank due to a slight lack of strength are A class, and hunters who managed to become A class with the help of their guild or colleagues are also A class.

‘Those three are below average even among Class A.’

Just looked at it and there was an estimate. They are probably in an ambiguous position within the guild.

‘If I win three in a row, my reputation will go up.’

This is reality, so no killing. I have no intention of going that far.

After a while, the surroundings became noisy. Celebrities who served as broadcast MCs have arrived. I refined my clothes.

I was impressed when I saw the celebrity coming through the front door.

“You’re a man.”

“He is a popular actor these days. It was quite difficult to recruit him. “If it weren’t for my connections, it would have been difficult to recruit.”

“I just want to get rid of everything and go home.”

Seoksu Kang grabbed my shoulder.

“Don’t go. Even if you go, take care of your business before you go.”

“That’s just what I said. Hands off. Because I don’t like it when men grab my body.”

“I don’t like it either.”

Kang Seok-su quickly removed his hand. I headed to the waiting room, half-lost of motivation. I was planning a fun one-night stand with a beautiful celebrity… It was doomed from the beginning.

“An interview will have to be held later. Questions and answers were prepared in advance. Be aware of it.”

“Okay. Okay.”

• • •

Seven-tier guild’s training ground.

I looked around from the center. Six cameras were filming me from different directions. The broadcasting station PD looks very happy.

In this day and age, videos of sparring between hunters are common, but when my name appears there, the story changes. The title of S-class candidate is enough to unite the expectations of the entire nation.

“Where are you looking? “Please focus on me.”

The first sparring opponent is Park Seo-un of Sambak Guild. The look in his eyes is fierce, as if the provocation he made earlier worked well.

Park Seo-woon picked up a bladeless training knife, and I likewise picked up a training knife.

“What is that sloppy posture?”

“… Is that what it looks like?”

“… Is there something about that posture?”

“… “You don’t even know that.”

Park Seo-woon gritted his teeth. Eventually, a sound announces the start of sparring from the speaker.

Beep!

[Use acceleration. It lasts for 10 minutes. Stacks remaining: 11]

[Use moment. Stacks remaining: 10]

Thunderstorm, thunderstorm.

The fastest blow delivered after double acceleration.

Park Seo-woon’s sword moves like a slide, blocking my attack.

‘Stop it? This? No, you didn’t even see my attack properly.’

You can tell by looking at the eyes that are shaking as if in shock. It’s not like he knew about my attack and blocked it. It was only from behind that he noticed my attack.

‘It’s something that can’t be explained. Is it an ability?’

[Use moment. Stacks remaining: 9]

I narrow the distance a little further and swing the knife in a place that is out of Park Seo-woon’s line of sight.

Kyaang!

However, it was blocked.

‘An unknown attack was prevented. Looking at it, it’s not like I could sense it. Then… ‘It’s an ability.’

I guess it’s the ability of the body to move on its own. So to speak, it’s like an auto battle ability.

‘If it’s enough to block my attack… That’s a pretty good ability. But how do you block an unblockable attack?’

A thunderstorm, a thunderstorm.

The thunderbolt gathers together in the left hand and rotates. He noticed and tried to pull back, but he followed up and attacked, collecting lightning bolts and detonating them.

Discharge.

Blue thunderbolts spread out in all directions. I, who was resistant to lightning, felt fine, but Park Seo-woon was not.

Whisk.

Park Seo-woon collapsed after being electrocuted. He fainted.

Is it because the sparring ended faster than expected? The surroundings were quiet.